Sharon Osbourne was injected with ketamine three times over Meghan Markle ordeal struggles

express.co.uk:

X Factor judge was injected with the drug during her eight-month therapy stint, in order to overcome the trauma caused by her exit on the US show, which was prompted by controversial comments surrounding Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Ketamine is a medication that doctors use as an anaesthetic for loss of consciousness, but is also used in some cases to treat depression, as effects include sedation and a reduced sense of pain.Having been a regular cast member on the US talk show since 2010, Sharon Osbourne controversially exited from the show in 2021.The dramatic exit immediately hit headlines, as the star left the show over comments she had made about race when she defended her friend Piers Morgan.Her defence of Piers came after he relentlessly slammed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry following their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.Airing her views during a debate with co-host Sheryl Underwood, Sharon found herself in the middle of a social media frenzy, with many criticising her for her views.Repeatedly quizzed about her decision to back Piers, Sharon was ultimately accused of racism during a heated exchange with Sheryl.